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    Wicker Basket Side Table for My Living Room

    How I instantly made a unique side table to go next to one of the chairs in my living room. This DIY side table idea could not have been easier to make. In fact, it was assembled in an instant with no power tools needed. Side Table BEFORE This is a photo of the corner […] More

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    Decorating for Summer in Casual, Easy Style

    Summer is one of my favorite seasons of the year to decorate my home. This year I went with a slightly different color scheme to flow with the outdoor colors that surround my house. One year ago this month, the hardwood floors in my living room and kitchen were refinished with Bona by a Bona […] More

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    What These Houses Taught Me About Decorating

    What have the homes you have lived in taught you about decorating? If you think about it, it may be quite a lot. Over the last few months I have been reading many decorating books, both old and new. From how-to’s to high-end coffee table style decorating books. There isn’t a decorating book I don’t […] More

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    Decorating Tip When Using Large Baskets

    If you like the look of large baskets in your decor, but are not sure how to make items look full inside, then I have a quick tip for you. One that will make your decorating efforts using large baskets look decorating magazine worthy. A few weeks ago, after I posted how I used a […] More

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    Outdoor Deck Step Lighting Trick

    Inexpensive outdoor solar stake light hack for adding light to deck steps or all around the outside of a deck. No electrical skills needed. I can’t take credit for this clever outdoor deck lighting idea. It was in place when we bought the lake house. Outdoor Deck Lighting Trick: supplies needed: To light up the […] More

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    Easy DIY Decorating Ideas Using Ribbon

    How to Ideas to Decorate Every Room In Your Home Using Ribbon When decorating your home, sometimes you don’t need to buy new items. All you need to do is embellish a piece of existing furnishings with ribbon to give it a new look. Decorating with ribbon is not only fast, easy and affordable – […] More

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    For You: Weekend Decorating Challenge

    I have a budget-friendly decorating challenge for you to do this weekend. It is not difficult. In fact, you may enjoy doing it since it doesn’t have any calories, won’t cost you a dime and you can do it without the need to leave your house to complete it. Best of all, doing this challenge […] More

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    I Thought I Could… and I Did It!

    You may not be interested in making a pillow cover, but let this post inspire you to try something you are thinking about making or doing, but are not quite sure will work. If you can think it… you can find a way to make it happen. I did and so can you. The beautiful […] More